IBM IntelliStation 6836, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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10. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and the computer.
If you want to remove a DIMM, reverse the previous steps.
Installing a security U-bolt
To help prevent hardware theft, you can add a security U-bolt and cable to your
computer. After you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere
with other cables that are connected to the computer.
Complete the following steps to install a U-bolt:
1. Review the safety precautions listed in “Safety information” on page 113.
2.
Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives and shut down
your operating system.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices and disconnect all external
cables and power cords; then, remove the cover. See “Removing the computer
cover” on page 35 for details.
4. Use a screwdriver to remove the two metal knockouts.
5. Insert the U-bolt through the rear panel; then, attach and tighten the nuts.
6. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.
7.
Replace the computer cover, see “Installing the cover”.
8. Thread the cable through the U-bolt and around an object that is a part of or
permanently secured to the building structure or foundation, and from which it
cannot be removed; then, fasten the cable ends together with a lock.
9.
Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and the computer.
Installing the cover
The following information describes the cover installation procedure.
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